Derelict Barge Leaking Oil, Deep River, OR
85 Waranka Rd, Rosburg, WA, 98643, USA | 2021-Nov-04
Initial Notification: On 04-NOV-2021 at 2000, the NOAA SSC was notified by the USCG SCR IMD Astoria of a derelict barge leaking oil. There is an estimated maximum potential of 27,000 gallons of an unknown oil product. There is thick oil observed on the vegetation at the high tide waterline. The case has been federalized, the USCG and Clean Harbors will be on scene in the morning.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Tags: | Derelict, Mystery Substance |
Products of concern: | diesel/lube oil mixture |
Total amount at risk of spill: | 3231 gallons |
Latitude (approximate): | 46° 18.95′ North |
Longitude (approximate): | 123° 42.33′ West |
On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
Shoreline Cleanup: | Evaluated but not used |
Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |